Hurricane (1979)
There is only one safe place... in each other's arms.
The story of the desperate love affair between a young Samoan chief and a beautiful American painter, against the will of her father, the powerful governor of the island. Amid this man-made tension comes a powerful hurricane so devastating, the lives of the lovers and the entire island are imperiled.
Director: Jan Troell
Genre: Drama, Action, Romance
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: April 12, 1979
Cast
- Jason Robards - Capt. Charles Bruckner
- Mia Farrow - Charlotte Bruckner
- Max von Sydow - Dr. Danielsson
- Trevor Howard - Father Malone
- Dayton Ka'ne - Matangi
- Timothy Bottoms - Jack Sanford
- James Keach - Sgt. Strang
- Ariirau Tekurarere - Moana
- Alex W. du Prel - Cpl. Morrah
- Nick Rutgers - Cmdr. Blair
Screenplay
- Lorenzo Semple Jr.
- Charles Nordhoff (Novel)
- James Norman Hall (Novel)
Music: Nino Rota
Cinematography: Sven Nykvist
Editing: Sam O'Steen
Production: The De Laurentiis Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
beach, parent child relationship
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hurricane about?
- The story of the desperate love affair between a young Samoan chief and a beautiful American painter, against the will of her father, the powerful governor of the island. Amid this man-made tension comes a powerful hurricane so devastating, the lives of the lovers and the entire island are imperiled.
- Who directed Hurricane?
- Hurricane was directed by Jan Troell.
- Who stars in Hurricane?
- Hurricane stars Jason Robards, Mia Farrow, Max von Sydow, Trevor Howard, Dayton Ka'ne, Timothy Bottoms.
- How long is Hurricane?
- Hurricane has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Hurricane?
- Hurricane is a Drama, Action, Romance film.
- Where was Hurricane produced?
- Hurricane was produced in United States of America.